FLSA: Salaried (Non-Exempt) Anticipated Hiring Range: $41,352 - $150,000 Direct Supervisor: Chief Financial Officer Lead the financial operations of a complex, student-centered organization. Associated Students Inc. at Cal State Fullerton is seeking an experienced Controller to serve as the organization's chief accounting officer and provide leadership across accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, internal controls, compliance, and fiscal operations. This is a senior financial leadership position with responsibility for a complex nonprofit auxiliary organization and its multiple operating units, including the Titan Student Union, Student Recreation Center, Children's Center, Student Government, student clubs, and other programs and operations. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller will ensure the integrity of ASI's financial operations while providing the analysis, systems, controls, and financial leadership needed to support sound organizational decision-making. What You'll Actually Do - Direct accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, cash management, investments, and fixed assets - Oversee financial reporting across ASI's operating units and prepare consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements - Lead the annual budgeting process and provide ongoing budget-to-actual reporting, variance analysis, and forecasting - Oversee capital accounting and financial management for major organizational initiatives, including ASI's planned Wellness Initiative - Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP, CSU requirements, campus auxiliary regulations, and applicable federal and state laws - Lead annual audit preparation and coordinate with external and campus auditors - Oversee tax filings, regulatory reporting, and other required financial documentation - Manage cash flow, banking relationships, investments, fixed assets, and treasury functions - Ensure responsible stewardship of student fee revenue, grants, and other organizational funding - Present budgets, financial results, trends, risks, and recommendations to executive leadership and governing bodies - Lead and develop the accounting team with clear expectations for accuracy, accountability, service, and continuous improvement - Serve as the primary owner of ASI Business Procedures and ensure policies and procedures remain current, documented, and compliant - Oversee financial systems, data integrity, and workflow improvements, including Sage Intacct and payroll processes utilizing Dayforce - Partner with the CFO and organizational leadership on financial modeling, multi-year forecasting, scenario analysis, and strategic financial planning The Scope of the Role This position requires someone who can operate at both the strategic and operational levels. You may be reviewing consolidated financial statements and preparing analysis for executive leadership, then working with the Accounting Manager on month-end close, addressing a control or compliance issue, reviewing a capital expenditure, or meeting with a department leader about a significant budget variance. You will also play an important role in long-term financial planning. ASI is responsible for multiple facilities, programs, and funding sources, and the Controller will help provide financial oversight for significant capital investments and organizational initiatives. The expectation is clear: accurate financial information, strong controls, disciplined processes, and sound financial stewardship. Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience - Seven to 10 years of experience as a Controller or senior accounting leader in a mid-sized nonprofit organization with approximately $50 million in annual operations - Experience overseeing accounting for multiple operatin
